Mike Terrana is an American drummer, principally in the hard rock genre. His first professional work was in 1984 with the MCA band Hanover Fist, after which he recorded and toured with various bands, playing various styles of music in Western New York state. Between 1987 and 1997, he was based in Los Angeles, working with bands like Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony Macalpine, Steve Lukather (Toto), Kuni, and Beau Nasty. In 1997 Terrana moved to Europe, first in Holland for six months and then Germany. He worked with Gamma Ray, Rage, Axel Rudi Pell, Roland Grapow (ex-guitar player Helloween), Savage Circus[1]. He currently lives in Hamburg, Germany, and is a recording and touring member of Masterplan and Tarja Turunen (ex-singer of Nightwish). He is engaged in projects in the instrumental fusion genre and performs drum clinics around the world for Meinl Percussion cymbals . The Mike Terrana - Meinl drum clinic was a huge hit. Drummers from all over the country filled the BDO theater to watch " The Rhythm Beast, Mike Terrana." Mike was full of energy as he entertained his fans with his groove, power, stamina and tricks and most of all, with his humor. At first, we thought that we will have a difficult time with him but we were wrong. Mike T is very fun guy to work with and very professional. The whole afternoon was filled with amazement, tips and laughter. Mike was very happy with the outcome of the clinic and also with his gear. I think it was a 7 piece DW drums, double pedals and 14 piece Meinl cymbals. All drums were mic-in by BARDL SF instrument mics. We also used BARDL USF wireless mics handheld and headworn. Mike quoted " Very good job guys, it's very nice to work with you.". Yup Mike, when you come back here in Manila, we will be happy to help out again. For us. it's an honor to work with One of the World's Best Drummers. Videos of the Mike Teranna

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